Nikon is slowly regaining its leading role in innovative lens design it had through much of the 1960s,70s and 80s. This new telephoto zoom lens is innovative in focal length and build and will be a valuable addition to the pro photographers kit and serious amateur alike. Available in March 2018 the new telephoto zoom lens will have an estimated retail price of 12,399 USD but this will probably change for the better once stock is distributed worldwide and seller discounts come into play.